Orissa State Volunteers And Social Workers Association

Orissa State Volunteers And Social Workers Association in Bhubaneswar focuses on sustainable development.

The Orissa State Volunteers and Social Workers Association is a non-profit organization established in 1980 by freedom fighters, social workers, and activists in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Operating on the Gandhian philosophy of rural development, the association promotes volunteerism and social action to create a self-dependent rural society. It works alongside donors, local staff, and volunteers to address social and rural development challenges in Odisha, offering dedicated support to underprivileged, marginalized, and excluded rural and tribal populations with a focus on subsistence and livelihoods. The organization is engaged in addressing social, economic, environmental, and youth-related issues, actively participating in public policy and networking initiatives with government, international, and local partners. Its guiding principles emphasize a participatory and rights-based approach, pro-poor mandates, professionalism, self-reflection, sustainability, information sharing, and a strong commitment to trust, honesty, accountability, and transparency across all levels of its operations.